Planning departments have a scary reputation in some towns. We all know stories, hopefully told to us rather than experienced by us, of planners refusing to grant permission to applications that sound reasonable and straightforward. So far, at Inside Out Oxford, we have not had an application refused. We don’t know for sure, but we like to think that’s because our designs are attractive and sympathetic to the surroundings, and because our project descriptions use wording that helps to sell the intent. Garden rooms used as annexes for a retired parent, for example, help families to stay together affordably and take the load for care off the state. You can pitch that persuasively and appealingly, or miss a trick and not even mention it. And remember, garden rooms are here to stay, post-pandemic. Hybrid working both from home and in the office is much more likely to be the norm for most businesses that can afford that, and nobody likes to set up office in the kitchen, or a child’s bedroom.

Well yes, but i am also hoping someone might have an experience they can share with me.

Personally I think the extension will be fine but you won’t get permission to drop the curb on the corner. If you do intend to park in front of the extension then most likely the best you can hope for is dropping the curb in front of the original living room. Be aware that getting the curb dropped can take a couple of years.

It was the last owner who went for the style of high narrow small window. I inherited the building without the window fitted. It was approved to be clear glass, but high up. It overlooks a small unused barn, but is road side. I want to let in a lot more light hence three narrow pilar panes of glass - frosted because I don’t want anyone looking in from the roadside and because i have good views from the other side of the house, so don’t need more view if that makes sense, just need light and privacy. But to answer previous question the frosted/smoked windows will overlook someone’s land, but not someone’s house or garden, or driveway.